In short

We are seeking an experienced Senior Specialist - Business Architecture with deep expertise in business architecture principles and frameworks and the ability to drive strategic alignment between business and Tech. Based in our Zurich office, you will play a pivotal role in the Business Architecture Team, crafting and evolving the business architecture to support organizational goals and transformation. This role demands proficiency in business modeling, business capability mapping, value stream mapping, and cross-functional alignment to deliver value across global functions.

Your Mission

  • Define and maintain the enterprise business architecture, ensuring it supports the organization’s strategic objectives and aligns with industry standards

  • Conduct business capability mapping, value stream analysis, and gap assessments to identify and prioritize transformation opportunities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across business units and Tech to develop integrated architectural solutions that address both current and future needs

  • Drive alignment between business capabilities, processes, and systems, ensuring a cohesive and scalable operating model across global functions

  • Facilitate and contribute to business architecture governance to ensure consistency and alignment with enterprise-wide transformation initiatives

  • Provide guidance and insights to senior leadership, presenting recommendations grounded in architectural best practices and market trends

  • Integrate business architecture into project planning and execution, ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical implementations

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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Over 5 years of experience in business architecture, with a proven ability to design and implement enterprise-wide architectural frameworks and solutions

  • Proficiency in industry-standard methodologies such as TOGAF, CBA, or BIZBOK®, with additional certifications like ArchiMate, Lean Six Sigma, or SAFe® being advantageous

  • Expertise in business capability and value stream mapping, business modeling, and gap analysis

  • Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to create actionable roadmaps from complex requirements

  • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders

  • Business proficiency in English. German language skills are advantageous

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About the Team

Join our Business Architecture Team, part of the broader Business Transformation team, focused on enabling growth, operational excellence, and scalability. We challenge existing paradigms and develop future-ready architectures by fostering collaboration with global functions and regions, leveraging industry best practices and the latest methodologies.

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Team

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It’s a common stereotype: an accountant buried in spreadsheets, working alone. Well, that’s not us. Our work is a relay, not an individual sprint. We work together with our global teams to help them accomplish their goals – and On’s.

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Ruby

Group Planning & Analytics Controller, Zurich

I’m challenged every day with new learnings, new perspectives and new technologies. I can feel that my horizon expands as our business grows. I’m on this exciting journey of never-ending personal development, which is crucial to me.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.